Tree's for patio garden

Combat squirrel · 30 Mar 2012 at 17:05

Hey all,

Im after a potted tree for my patio garden, I already have a couple of Acer tree's but there only 3-4ft tall, I want the biggest tree I could possibly fit in a pot the size of a dustbin for example.

Ideally I want a tree around 9-11 feet tall with a good amount of leaves, just want something to block abit of the view of next door but also add to the 'mediterranean' feel my patio has.

Is such a thing possible? iv looked everywhere but can only find smaller tree's for sale in local shops or off the net, if anyone has any knowledge would be greatly appreciated.

kinetic747 · 30 Mar 2012 at 17:52

An olive or a bay tree but beware they're both expensive.

Jono · 30 Mar 2012 at 18:24

Don't get a fig tree. It'll die.

RomanNose · 30 Mar 2012 at 18:34

Sausage tree.

uv · 30 Mar 2012 at 18:37

kinetic747 said:
An olive or a bay tree but beware they're both expensive.

Bays can get fudging huge. An Olive is a good call though

shimy182 · 30 Mar 2012 at 18:40

The Chelsea flower show is on soonish (not that i keep up to date with it...) With a bit of luck, you may be able to find the perfect tree, and buy it !

Natwee · 30 Mar 2012 at 18:41

an olive tree, or a magnolia?

malfunkshun · 30 Mar 2012 at 19:28

Quite a range of miniature fruit trees that can go in a pot.

Combat squirrel · 30 Mar 2012 at 20:09

Wow large olive trees are not cheap :O :/

Combat squirrel · 30 Mar 2012 at 20:27

Gone for a fairly cheap Eucalyptus gunnii for now, very fast growing and tolerent of UK weather, £39 for a 2M tree